A hole-in-the-wall where Mr. Li, who has made soup dumplings in Shanghai since the 1990s, and his son wrap and steam each basket to order. It is among the cheapest good xiaolongbao in town, it serves congee breakfasts from 6am and it stays open until midnight.
- Address
- 641 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 06:00-24:00 (Nomfluence listing, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Late night · About 25 min
- Price
- Eight pork xiaolongbao CNY 13 (Nomfluence, 2026)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- There is a vegetarian xiaolongbao with shepherd's purse, which few shops make
- Order from the picture menu, then try the black sesame tangyuan
- Breakfast foods and congee are served in the morning only